# Senior Operations Manager

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** Tulsa, OK
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $124k – $150k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Build To Order, Bto, Configure To Order, Cto, ERP Systems, Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, Smartsheets, Iso 9001, Ul 508A, Ul 891, Ul 1008, Nema, Nec
**Posted:** 2026-05-21

> Lead production operations at Crusoe's Tulsa manufacturing facility, overseeing custom design/build projects, driving Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and managing cross-functional teams to scale AI infrastructure hardware production.

## Job Description

## What You’ll Be Working On

**Production Oversight & Strategic Planning**
- Direct all aspects of production in our Tulsa facility, including product flow, resource planning, and aggressive execution
- Design production plans tuned to project specifications and aligned with Crusoe’s organizational goals

**Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence**
- Champion Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement across the production floor
- Partner with executive leadership to enforce company-wide standard operating procedures (SOPs)

**Cross-functional Leadership**
- Lead collaborations with Project Managers, Scheduling, Sales, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless project alignment from initial design through final production

**Team Leadership & Talent Development**
- Provide decisive leadership and mentorship to department managers
- Build a high-performing culture of collaboration, conduct performance evaluations, and support professional development

**Strategic Resource & Financial Management**
- Optimize space utilization and production capabilities for custom projects
- Evaluate human and machine resources to minimize downtime while balancing productivity with reduced manufacturing costs

**Productivity Goals & Metrics**
- Set and drive audacious productivity goals for each manufacturing team
- Track key production metrics and report performance directly to executive leadership

## What You’ll Bring to the Team

**Experience**
- 8+ years of progressive experience in production management within a design/build manufacturing environment
- At least 4+ years in a management role

**Technical Expertise**
- Expertise in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Deep understanding of Build to Order (BTO) / Configure to Order (CTO) and final assembly of complex products

**Education**
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience

**Leadership Mastery**
- Proven skills in inspiring a diverse team in a dynamic environment
- Thrive when given the autonomy to own outcomes and leverage the collective genius of your team

**Software Proficiency**
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica, SAP, Oracle), Smartsheets, and Google’s software suite

**Safety and Compliance**
- This position is designated a safety-sensitive position
- Must pass drug/alcohol test and background check

## Bonus Points
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience with ISO 9001, UL 508A / UL 891 / UL1008, NEMA, and NEC compliance standards
- Proven experience in a "start-up" or "greenfield" manufacturing environment
- Experience manufacturing power distribution equipment and switchgear
- Expertise in process automation, robotics, machine vision, or AI-based automation
- Experience with multi-site production management and advanced capacity planning tools

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